Job Market stories
Advertisements for new jobs have fallen drastically since the COVID-19 outbreak took hold, according to the latest employment snapshot from SEEK New Zealand.
Border restrictions delay leadership transition at Konica Minolta Australia, with Dr. David Cooke staying on as Yohei Konaka awaits travel clearance.
But those who are finding themselves on reduced hours or out of work completely may be able to use that time to upskill.
Australia's IT and software sector sees a 17.3% hiring growth spurt amid a decline in other industries due to the COVID-19 pandemic, LinkedIn notes.
PageUp expands its recruitment offerings with the acquisition of Clinch, enhancing sourcing, automated marketing, and candidate relationship management.
VValues-based consumers, recessionary fears, and global sociopolitical uncertainty will make 2020 the year of adaptability.
Irish IT services firm Evros is set to open a 24/7 operations centre in Auckland, enhancing global support and boosting local employment.
IT and HR leaders must work more closely together to redefine the future workforce in order to keep the Aussie job market from collapsing.
TechBrain study suggests gendered language in IT ads may deter women from applying, pushing for neutral wording.
Australia's job advertisements fell by 6.5% in May, according to SEEK, but average salaries rose by 3.4%, with Tasmania and WA leading wage growth.
Transaction volumes are expected to fall sharply after lockdown, with weaker demand and limited listings likely to push prices lower.
Cashflow support and clearer contract rules could help keep builders employed and speed New Zealand's economic recovery after the lockdown.
Billions in COVID-19 spending could be used to unlock projects, create jobs and speed New Zealand’s economic recovery, Infrastructure NZ says.
Civil contractors say the Government must back already designed transport works quickly to protect jobs as big projects finish.
House price growth is expected to remain modest as easing lending conditions and strong migration support demand, but listings stay tight.
The demand for IT contractors is on the rise in Australia as organizations embrace digital transformation, according to a new survey by Robert Half.
According to the new report, 'New Zealand, technology and productivity', it isn't that New Zealand has too much technology it's that we don't have enough.
Government procurement may soon favour firms able to prove their contribution to wellbeing, putting traditional industries under pressure to adapt.
LinkedIn dominates the market, but employers and recruiters can still tap a wider pool of candidates through Google, Facebook and niche boards.
Finance professionals need to adapt their skill sets in order to face the challenges the future workplace will inevitably bring.
